Description
Indulgent Creamy Stuffed French Toast merges rich cream cheese with sweet berry compote between golden-brown bread slices. Crisp exterior and silky interior make this breakfast classic a delightful morning treat for those who savor luxurious breakfast experiences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thick-cut bread (brioche, challah, or Texas toast)
- 3 large eggs
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk or half-and-half
- 2 tbsps powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ cup fresh berries, sliced banana, or chocolate chips (optional)
- Butter, for the pan
- Maple syrup
- Powdered sugar
- Fresh fruit or whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Filling Preparation: Whisk cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract into a luxurious, velvety mixture. Fold in optional fruit or chocolate morsels for enhanced richness.
- Sandwich Assembly: Layer the cream cheese blend between bread slices, leaving a small uncoated border. Create four elegant stuffed sandwiches by pairing each filled slice with a matching top piece.
- Egg Bath Creation: Combine eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla, and a pinch of salt in a wide dish. Blend thoroughly until the mixture achieves a uniform consistency.
- Coating and Soaking: Gently immerse each sandwich into the egg mixture, ensuring a light, even coating on both sides. Quickly transfer to prevent bread from becoming soggy.
- Cooking Process: Heat a skillet or griddle to medium temperature, melt butter to create a golden surface. Cook sandwiches for 3-4 minutes per side until achieving a crisp, caramelized exterior and heated through.
- Serving Presentation: Slice diagonally, dust with powdered sugar. Garnish with maple syrup and a medley of fresh seasonal fruits for a decadent breakfast indulgence.
Notes
- Bread Selection Matters: Choose thick, sturdy bread like brioche or challah for optimal texture and ability to hold filling without falling apart during cooking.
- Filling Consistency Tip: Ensure cream cheese mixture is smoothly blended and not too runny to prevent leakage during cooking.
- Prevent Soggy Bread: Briefly dip sandwich in egg mixture, avoiding prolonged soaking which can make bread mushy and compromise structural integrity.
- Temperature Control: Use medium heat to achieve golden-brown exterior without burning, allowing even cooking and melting of inner cream cheese filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg